In a fit of liveliness that belied my usual predilection for lounging around doing vast amounts of not much, I decided to join some friends for a snorkeling expedition to Leinster Bay on the Island of St. John in the US Virgin Islands.

The great quality of this island's viewpoint capability is made possible in a large part due to the Bordeaux Mountain, which towers among the other Virgin Islands as one of the more incredible vista points around.

There are so many unique activities to see and do all over St. Thomas from guided tours, to sightseeing, to several water sports. You will find that you can tour all of the beaches and the entire island with the different tours that are available.

Shopping in Cruz Bay is best illustrated by the low pressure sale. Instead of aggressively hawking their goods, friendly store owners more often than not let the unique charm of their shops do all the talking.